Elements and Performance Criteria
- Prepare imaging environment
- Prepare imaging equipment
- Implement imaging procedures under the supervision of a veterinary surgeon
- Measure size and thickness of the area to be imaged and collimate beam and set factors, according to workplace procedures for radiography
- Prepare patient and apply protective and positioning aids, according to workplace procedures
- Produce x-ray image
- Assist with positioning patient for ultrasound or endoscopy
- Monitor patient and record observations
- Recognise and correct common imaging faults
- Return patient to housing or owner
- Carry out post-imaging procedures